Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Binjiang Opens in China

Starwood Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of a new Sheraton hotel in Hangzhou, China. The Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Binjiang is located in the business district of the eastern Chinese city.

The property has 301 guestrooms and suites. The hotel also has a heated indoor pool and a fitness center.

Dining options include Yue, a Chinese restaurant specializing in Cantonese, Sichuan, and Hangzhou cuisine; Feast, which offers an open kitchen with international cuisine; and the Lobby Lounge, which serves cocktails and teas.

The property has 11 function rooms, as well as a 7,965-square-foot (740-square-meter) grand ballroom.

Hangzhou is the capital of China’s Zhejiang Province. The hotel is located approximately 14 miles (23 kilometers) from Hangzhou International Airport.

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